---
title: "Curiosity Platform Windows - VIP Installation"
slug: "curiosity-platform-windows-vip"
description: "Test Data Automation Installation Instructions - VIP"
tags: ["Enterprise Test Data", "Setup"]
updated: 2024-12-19T15:16:59Z
published: 2024-12-19T15:16:59Z
canonical: "knowledge.curiositysoftware.ie/curiosity-platform-windows-vip"
---

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# Curiosity Platform Windows - VIP Installation

VIP is a .NET Framework that requires a Windows machine. It must be installed on the same server that will be used to run the automation.

**If you would like to install VIP and the VIP Server Controller, please contact**[**support@curiosity.software**](mailto:support@curiosity.software)**to request the download links.**

**Note:**Get in touch if you are using VIP and the VIP Server Controller in conjunction with an on-premise installation of Quality Modeller. The installation must align versions. Please contact [**support@curiosity.software**](mailto:support@curiosity.software), and we will get you set up.

> **Note that this installation should be done after the linux installation**

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## Installing VIP

To install VIP, visit the download link in your web browser. Wait for setup_VIP.exe to finish downloading.

Locate the downloaded file and open it. You might be asked to verify Curiosity as a publisher. Click Yes:

![](https://cdn.document360.io/77f722a6-2d0a-49fa-8074-572515a6c4b8/Images/Documentation/image-1675953498324.png)

This will open the VIP installer. You first need to read and accept the VIP License Agreement:

![](https://cdn.document360.io/77f722a6-2d0a-49fa-8074-572515a6c4b8/Images/Documentation/image-1675953511152.png)

Next, choose an installation location. We recommend using the default address provided:

![](https://cdn.document360.io/77f722a6-2d0a-49fa-8074-572515a6c4b8/Images/Documentation/image-1675953520771.png)

Click "Next" and choose a location for the Start Menu Folder:

![](https://cdn.document360.io/77f722a6-2d0a-49fa-8074-572515a6c4b8/Images/Documentation/image-1675953531706.png)

We recommend using the default folder name provided. You can also select "Don't create a Start Menu folder" if you would prefer not to create one.

Click "Next" and specify whether or not you would like to create a desktop shortcut:

![](https://cdn.document360.io/77f722a6-2d0a-49fa-8074-572515a6c4b8/Images/Documentation/image-1675953556545.png)

Click "Next" and review the installation options you have created:

![](https://cdn.document360.io/77f722a6-2d0a-49fa-8074-572515a6c4b8/Images/Documentation/image-1675953563615.png)

Use the "Back" button to return and make any edits necessary. Click "Install" and wait for the installation to complete.

Click "Finish" once the installation is complete:

![](https://cdn.document360.io/77f722a6-2d0a-49fa-8074-572515a6c4b8/Images/Documentation/image-1675953570749.png)

VIP is Curiosity's DevOps orchestration and integration engine, it enables you to digitalise documents, fill out forms, move information from one place to another. Aggregate data, analyse data, automate email and chat updates. And much more.

Quality Modeller is Curiosity's flow-driven model-based tool which provides a range of accelerators and connectors for building flowcharts rapidly. Align all stakeholders to quality outcomes and create critical assets early, delivering superior software at speed.